Sydney to Cairns
Distance1,974 km1,226 miles · 1,066 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 3 h direct, estimated
- Heading
- north 343° at departure
- From
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Australia
- To
- Cairns International Airport Australia
- Type
- Domestic · medium-haul
Questions
How far is Sydney from Cairns by plane?
The great-circle distance between Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport and Cairns International Airport is 1,974 km (1,226 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Cairns?
About 3 h for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave Sydney heading north (343°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Sydney
- Sydney to Singapore6,293 km
- Sydney to Hong Kong7,394 km
- Sydney to Bangkok7,515 km
- Sydney to Tokyo7,818 km
- Sydney to Seoul8,343 km
- Sydney to Beijing8,964 km
Routes to Cairns
- Singapore to Cairns5,006 km
- Hong Kong to Cairns5,567 km
- Tokyo to Cairns5,864 km
- Bangkok to Cairns5,997 km
- Seoul to Cairns6,372 km
- Beijing to Cairns7,016 km
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